Housing near UC Davis and UC Davis Health
Choosing where to live is a key part of settling into your new role at the University of California, Davis. Housing options range from apartments and homes near campus to homes in surrounding communities, with different price points, commute times, and lifestyles. Because UC Davis operates across two campuses, your work location may influence where you choose to live.
This section is organized around two main pathways: renting and buying a home. Select the one that makes sense for you.
Renting a home
Buying a home
What People Notice When Choosing Where to Live
- Starting Out: A lot of employees initially rent before deciding where they ultimately want to live.
- Commuting: Commute patterns can feel very different in practice than they look on a map.
- Priorities: People often choose between walkability, commute time, and housing size depending on priorities.
- LIfestyle: Some employees prefer the college-town atmosphere of Davis, while others prefer the neighborhoods and cultural activities of Sacramento.
- Exploring: Many people spend time exploring neighborhoods in person before making a housing decision.